Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater South Side Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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2905 High St

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Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater South Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater South Side area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $565. Ingersoll Park Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Greater South Side apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater South Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2901 Grand Ave #307 Model at 2901 Grand Ave #307, Unit 307 in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Greater South Side apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $1,018 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater South Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2901 Grand Ave #307, Unit 3072901 Grand Ave #3072BR,2BA$1.13
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.95
Wilkins BldgIncome Restricted2BR,1BA$1.10
Finn Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.00
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81
The Pointe on Fleur1x11BR,1BA$1.01
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater South Side?

There are currently 272 Apartments for Rent in Greater South Side, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $3,457. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater South Side ranging from $950 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater South Side ranges from $950 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,601.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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